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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: Advance payment under the Single Payment Scheme issued on 16 October 2012. Following finalisation of processing of a transfer of entitlements application from the person named and related matters, it has been possible to make the balancing payment which issued on 7 February 2013 directly to the nominated bank account.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Correspondence (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: Legal proceedings have been commenced in this case with effect from October 2012. As the matter is now sub judice, it would be therefore be inappropriate for me to comment further in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Redeployment (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: In answer to the Deputy’s question, I can confirm that two meetings have been held with staff in the District Veterinary Office in Limerick regarding their redeployment to the Revenue Commissioners in Limerick city. The first meeting was held with HR management informing staff of the reorganisation of the administrative functions of this Department’s local offices due to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Appeals (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named is one of a number, their derogation applications having been unsuccessful, who were offered the option to appeal to the independently chaired DAS Appeals Committee. To date, this option has not been availed of. Should the applicant choose to lodge an appeal, it will be referred to the Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Identification Scheme (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The identification of equidae is governed by EU Council Directives 90/426/EEC and 90/427/EEC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 504/2008 of 6 June 2008. The latter regulation, came into effect on 1 July 2009, provides that equine animals registered after that date must be identified with a passport and a microchip. The EU legislation has been transposed into national legislation via S.I. No....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1 September 2010 and full payments totalling €1,666.66 and €4,999.98 issued in respect of 2010 and 2011 respectively. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named commenced REPS 4 in November 2008 and received payments for the first four years of their contract. REPS 4 is a measure under the current 2007-13 Rural Development Programme and is subject to EU Regulations which require detailed administrative checks on all applications to be completed before any payments can issue. This process is nearing completion in this case and I...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: I wish to advise that the consideration process, arising from the Government decision that a concession for the harvesting rights to Coillte’s forests be put forward for sale, is at an advanced stage. The outcome of the overall analysis will be considered by the Government upon its conclusion. No final decision has been taken as yet.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: I wish to advise that the consideration process, arising from the Government decision that a concession for the harvesting rights to Coillte’s forests be put forward for sale, is at an advanced stage. The outcome of the overall analysis will be considered by the Government upon its conclusion. No final decision has been taken as yet.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: State Bodies (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Government established NewERA, in September 2011, to change the way Government manages its shareholding in the semi-state sector by adopting a new portfolio approach. A specific responsibility of NewERA is to review the capital investment plans of selected commercial semi-state companies and to identify possible synergies between investment programmes of different state companies. NewERA...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Applications (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: There are 30,284 active participants currently in REPS 4. To date 26,145 of these have received their 2012 payments. The remainder of 4,139 have not yet been paid, and these are shown on a county basis in the following table: County Number Unpaid County Number Unpaid Carlow 34 Longford 73 Cavan 108 Louth 21 Clare 72 Mayo 709 Cork 604 Meath 61 Donegal 118 Monaghan 67...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Safety Standards Regulation (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: In accordance with EU legislation, the responsibility to place safe food on the market rests with the food business operator and, therefore, the consequences of a failure to meet that requirement also rest with the food business operator. The Pigmeat Recall Scheme (PRS), which was approved by the European Commission, provided for a facility of up to €180 million from the public...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the 2011 Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from 1st September 2011 and has received full payment totalling €1,333.33 in respect of 2011. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme, a comprehensive administrative check of all applications, including cross-checks with the Land Parcel Identification System, must be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sheep Technology Adoption Programme (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Dairy Efficiency Programme (DEP) 2010 to 2012 was open to all dairy farmers and its success was the reason I decided to introduce similar programmes for beef and sheepmeat farmers. Indeed the Sheep Technology Adoption Programme (STAP) is based on the same successful discussion group model of the DEP and is a key element in driving the ambitious target for the sheepmeat Sector in Food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: Following initial processing of the application of the person named, issues arose regarding over-claims on some of the land parcels declared. My Department has been in direct contact with the person named, as a result of which these issues have recently been resolved. Payment under both Schemes issued to the nominated bank account on 7 February 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Passports (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: It is understood that the person concerned registered a foal in 2009 with a passport issuing organisation, a passport was not received and a duplicate passport issued in 2012 that was stamped as ‘not fit for human consumption’ in accordance with national and EU legislation. In such circumstances it is not possible to issue the original passport as a duplicate passport has issued.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: Dooks Slipway is owned by Kerry County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the Local Authority in the first instance. My Department has received an application from Kerry County Council for funding under the 2013 Fishery Harbour & Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme. Dooks Slipway is included in their application. The Fishery Harbour &...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The person named was approved for participation in the Agri-Environment Options Scheme with effect from the 1st September 2010 and full payments totalling €1,666.62 and €4,999.97 issued in respect of 2010 and 2011 respectively. Under the EU Regulations governing the Scheme and other area-based payment schemes, a comprehensive administrative check, including cross-checks with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agrifood Sector (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: I have regular meetings with the farming organisations in relation to the future challenges and developmental needs of the agri-food sector and these meetings are supplemented by frequent meetings and contacts at official level. It is established practice in my Department to consult widely in relation to new initiatives and proposals for change and to establish Consultative Committees...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (12 Feb 2013)

Simon Coveney: The preponderance of Irish beef exports are destined for the UK along with France, Italy and the Netherlands. Among the key drivers of future beef export performance in these markets will be the general macro-economic environment, the EU demand/supply balance and exchange rate developments, particularly with regard to the euro vis-à-vis sterling. The immediate outlook for Irish beef...